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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.90, 670.98 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.90, 670.98 and 242.19 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.90 : 670.98 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.90/670.98 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.90x = 670.98 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.90x = 162,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,504.65/446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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